Main One in partnership with the Lagos state government on free wi-fi project

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Main One in partnership with the Lagos state government on free wi-fi project

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The Lagos State Government has launched a free public Wi-Fi project at parks and gardens in Lagos in partnership with MainOne.The initiative first saw the light of day at the Ndubisi Kanu Park, Alausa, Ikeja as part of activities organized by the State Government to commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the creation of the State.The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, represented by the state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi, highlighted the importance of internet access as an enabler in modern society and the efforts of the administration in providing free Wi-Fi to make the state work for all and sundry.“Parks and Gardens are established to provide conducive environment for recreation and relaxation activities. As you relax and enjoy the recreational facilities in these parks, we are making it possible for you to access your mail, browse and search the internet on your tablets, smart phones and laptops via a reliable public Wi-Fi,” Ambode said.The governor added that the number of gardens and parks in the state has increased with the recent opening of the Badagry Recreation Park.The statement which was endorsed by the Chief Public Affairs Officer, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bolarinwa Yusuf, has it that the governor urged the people of the state to make judicious use of the newly launched portal known as “Citizens Gate” , a platform designed by the government to bridge the communication gap between the citizens and the government.Speaking at the flag of, Main One Chief, Ms. Funke Opeke, represented by the Sales Manager, Public Sector, Funmike Olayera, lauded Lagos State commitment to evolving into a Smart City and stressed that ICT must remain at the center of the transformation of Lagos State.According to her, the partnership would improve quality of life for indigenes with access to public and educational institutions, transportation systems, hospitals, and other community services across the State.Ms. Opeke said the roll out of free public Wi-Fi in Lagos was made possible because of the investment the company has made in fiber-optic infrastructure in Lagos State and expressed the company’s commitment to continued investment in Lagos State and Nigeria. 

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